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A Band-Aid Can Cost $629 In America And Other Facts, The Myth Of The Perfectly Officiated Game, This Shoe Company Is Determined To Make A Positive Global Footprint, The Blockchain Is Becoming More Valuable Than Bitcoin, The Incredible Spread Of Million-Dollar Homes Across San Francisco, Paying Students May Raise Test Scores, But The Lesson's Not Over The Daily Digg Friday, May 20, 2016 WHAT WE LEARNED THIS WEEK A Band-Aid Can Cost $629 In America And Other Facts digg.com Welcome to What We Learned This Week, a digest of the most curiously important facts from the past few days. This week: a very expensive Band-Aid, jiggling dirt and the most deadly tree in the world. WE'RE BLOWING THE WHISTLE ON THIS The Myth Of The Perfectly Officiated Game theatlantic.com Better replay technology and refereeing rules don't necessarily make sports any less messy — or fair. SHOES WE DIGG SPONSORED This Shoe Company Is Determined To Make A Positive Global Footprint inkkas.com Inkkas shoes are handcrafted, sustainably-made and honor the workers and communities that produce them. Designed with indigenous materials and a bold style, they're also super comfortable. Digg readers use promo code DIGG15 and get 15% off your entire purchase. MAGIC INTERNET MONEY'S REAL TECH The Blockchain Is Becoming More Valuable Than Bitcoin bloomberg.com Investment in startups commercializing blockchain technology has eclipsed that in bitcoin-only companies. DISRUPTING THE SOCIAL FABRIC The Incredible Spread Of Million-Dollar Homes Across San Francisco citylab.com The rise of "Billionaire's Bay" is a distressing wake-up call from Trulia chief economist Ralph McLaughlin, who has charted recent growth in seven-figure homes across the 100 largest metros. IS THERE A NET COST? Paying Students May Raise Test Scores, But The Lesson's Not Over npr.org In the short term, paying students pays off, but what's the damage long term? Get more stories on Digg.com WATCH A MASTER BARBER AT WORK Master Barber Martial Vivot chronicles his journey into the men's grooming industry, showcasing the art of his craft with swift scissors and a sharp razor. Credit: Digg Digg iOS app   •   Digg Android app Twitter   •   Facebook   •   Tumblr   •   YouTube Advertise on Digg digg.com   •   Unsubscribe © 2016 Digg Inc. 50 Eldridge St, NY, NY 10002